In the mid 19th century, Portland’s abundance of trees gave it a reputation as “the Forest City” of Maine. Public contributions of forested land – including Deering Oaks Park, Payson Park, and Baxter Woods – have helped reinforce that reputation. Trees play an important role in making Portland pedestrian-friendly and inviting for residents and visitors. The city is carrying out an ongoing program of tree planting, but constraints on budget funding limit the number of trees that can be planted under that program each year. Public contributions allow additional trees to be planted. An individual contribution of $400 finances the planting of an additional tree – beyond that provided in the city’s budget-financed planting program -- in a designated park or public space.

Due to the fact that trees are needed in various locations and that staff are only permitted to plant so many trees between May and June per year, the City Arborist will contact you regarding location and time of which you can expect the tree to be planted. If you purchase trees and we are unable to plant them in the current year, you would be placed on the list for the following year.

Below are the trees available for planting:

Small Trees

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

A dense, low-branched tree 25-35’ high with horizontal branching. Flowers in June and noted for its red berries in the winter. Most varieties have numerous large thorns, but there are some varieties including ‘‘Crus-galli”, that do not produce thorns. Grow in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerate light shade, urban pollutants, and some drought.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus varieties)

Compact ornamental trees, 15 to 40 feet high providing blossoms in spring and colorful small fruit in fall and winter. Many distinct varieties with different attributes of shape, flower, foliage, and fruit.

In the mid 19th century, Portland’s abundance of trees gave it a reputation as “the Forest City” of Maine. Public contributions of forested land – including Deering Oaks Park, Payson Park, and Baxter Woods – have helped reinforce that reputation. Trees play an important role in making Portland pedestrian-friendly and inviting for residents and visitors. The city is carrying out an ongoing program of tree planting, but constraints on budget funding limit the number of trees that can be planted under that program each year. Public contributions allow additional trees to be planted. An individual contribution of $400 finances the planting of an additional tree – beyond that provided in the city’s budget-financed planting program -- in a designated park or public space.

Due to the fact that trees are needed in various locations and that staff are only permitted to plant so many trees between May and June per year, the City Arborist will contact you regarding location and time of which you can expect the tree to be planted. If you purchase trees and we are unable to plant them in the current year, you would be placed on the list for the following year.

Below are the trees available for planting:

Small Trees

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

A dense, low-branched tree 25-35’ high with horizontal branching. Flowers in June and noted for its red berries in the winter. Most varieties have numerous large thorns, but there are some varieties including ‘‘Crus-galli”, that do not produce thorns. Grow in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerate light shade, urban pollutants, and some drought.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus varieties)

Compact ornamental trees, 15 to 40 feet high providing blossoms in spring and colorful small fruit in fall and winter. Many distinct varieties with different attributes of shape, flower, foliage, and fruit.

In the mid 19th century, Portland’s abundance of trees gave it a reputation as “the Forest City” of Maine. Public contributions of forested land – including Deering Oaks Park, Payson Park, and Baxter Woods – have helped reinforce that reputation. Trees play an important role in making Portland pedestrian-friendly and inviting for residents and visitors. The city is carrying out an ongoing program of tree planting, but constraints on budget funding limit the number of trees that can be planted under that program each year. Public contributions allow additional trees to be planted. An individual contribution of $400 finances the planting of an additional tree – beyond that provided in the city’s budget-financed planting program -- in a designated park or public space.

Due to the fact that trees are needed in various locations and that staff are only permitted to plant so many trees between May and June per year, the City Arborist will contact you regarding location and time of which you can expect the tree to be planted. If you purchase trees and we are unable to plant them in the current year, you would be placed on the list for the following year.

Below are the trees available for planting:

Small Trees

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

A dense, low-branched tree 25-35’ high with horizontal branching. Flowers in June and noted for its red berries in the winter. Most varieties have numerous large thorns, but there are some varieties including ‘‘Crus-galli”, that do not produce thorns. Grow in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerate light shade, urban pollutants, and some drought.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus varieties)

Compact ornamental trees, 15 to 40 feet high providing blossoms in spring and colorful small fruit in fall and winter. Many distinct varieties with different attributes of shape, flower, foliage, and fruit.